
As It Happens
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<p>News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the beaver a national symbol.)</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes Monday to Friday by 7:30 pm E.T.</p>
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Recent Episodes

June 2, 2026
As trade negotiations heat up, what’s the right strategy?
Host Nil Köksal interviews trade representative, NDP MP Don Davies, and Brooklyn Rivera's guest about trade strategy, floor-crossing, and human rights.

June 1, 2026
A cricket scandal in Canada hits home for a growing game
Host Nil Köksal interviews CBC journalist Shireen Ahmed about Cricket Canada's suspension due to alleged corruption, revealing insights into the sport's integrity.

May 29, 2026
A drone hits a NATO ally. What happens next?
Romania's Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu discusses a drone strike on NATO territory, while Alina Fernández shares hopes for Cuban regime change in this interview.
659 total episodes available with 603 transcripts
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- What is As It Happens?
<p>News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the beaver a national symbol.)</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes Monday to Friday by 7:30 pm E.T.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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